Chelsea Football Club has announced the official transfer fees for two of its strikers, Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, as part of a major squad overhaul aimed at balancing the team's composition. The club has set Jackson's price at approximately £65 million, while Delap is valued at over £30 million, paving the way for negotiations with Newcastle United and other Premier League teams.

The decision to streamline the squad comes as Chelsea seeks to implement a new operational philosophy under the guidance of coach Alonso. Both Jackson and Delap have been deemed non-essential to the team's future plans, with Jackson being identified as one of the more easily transferable players at this time. After completing a loan spell at Bayern Munich, Jackson quickly fell out of favor with the club's future strategies.

The £65 million fee for Jackson is seen as a benchmark to filter out clubs that are seriously interested in acquiring him. Meanwhile, Liam Delap's valuation of over £30 million has also opened up opportunities for other clubs to engage in discussions regarding his potential transfer.

Newcastle United, along with Leeds United, has already initiated direct discussions to closely monitor Delap's situation. The competition for Jackson's signature is heating up, with not only Newcastle but also Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur expressing interest. Additionally, several major European clubs are keeping a close eye on developments surrounding the Senegalese forward.

Although Newcastle has other priority positions to address before the summer transfer window closes, Chelsea's public announcement of these specific figures allows the club to better strategize its financial planning for upcoming negotiations. This transfer window is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for both Chelsea and the interested clubs as they navigate the complexities of player acquisitions.